... throughout the spectrum of femininity and break out of the typical one dimension shell. Hugo, through his diverse representation of women, introduces the reader to admiration and sympathy for women and spreads knowledge about political fight for justice these women face everyday. Cossette is placed in the novel as ... does not give up. Hugo gives his female character agency and the ability the make choices for herself. Fantine, through her struggle shows the reader true strength. She soon begins to sell her body piece by piece, cutting her hair and pulling out her teeth, and eventually ...

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• Approx Pages: 11